Carrie
Arguably the greatest adaptation of a Stephen King novel on the big screen, Carrie tells the story of a bullied teenager who discovers that she has psychic powers. Reaching her breaking point on prom night, she finally strikes back.
Cat People
An old classic from French-American filmmaker Jacques Tourneur, 1942's Cat People is a masterclass in suspense. It's a little dated when it comes to scares—it was made roughly 80 years ago—but many of the film's techniques are still used today.
Annabelle
Annabelle isn't nearly as creepy a Chucky, but she is pretty eerie nonetheless. In 2014, Annabelle released as a prequel to James Wan’s The Conjuring. Admittedly, the film didn’t quite hit the mark like its sequel, but Annabelle’s outrageous horror scenes (which lean more on the campy side) make it worth the watch.
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Barbarian
In Barbarian, a simple weekend away turns into a fight for survival. The perplexing, yet bone-chilling movie follows a woman who books an Airbnb and quickly discovers someone else is renting the property. With nowhere else to go, she decides to stay the night—and discovers a horrifying secret.
The Witch
Applauded for being a rare horror flick that's terrifying without springing any jump-scares, The Witch will leave you unsettled throughout the film—and after.
Hereditary
Ari Aster’s Hereditary explores family trauma in a way you’ve never seen before. After their grandmother dies, the Graham family experiences a series of horrifying events. While grappling with their grief, the Grahms learn their misfortune is tied to a complex family secret.
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You’re Next
You’re Next tracks a family dinner gone horribly wrong. When Aubrey and Paul Davison invite their estranged children over to celebrate their wedding anniversary, they expect to reconnect over childhood stories and wine. Instead, their reunion is thwarted by a group of masked killers who have a plan of their own.
The Fly
A young Jeff Goldblum stars as a scientist who thought it would be a good idea to test his newly built teleportation device on himself. Of course, events don’t go as expected and the scientist undergoes some… changes.
Jennifer's Body
Can we officially call Jennifer’s Body a cult classic? In the film, Megan Fox plays Jennifer, a cannibalistic high schooler with an appetite for teenage boys. When her killing spree goes too far, Jennifer’s friend, Needy, tries to save the day—but she quickly learns she's in way over her head.
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Malignant
Directed by The Conjuring’s James Wan, Malignant follows a girl who has visions of people getting murdered, only to find out that their deaths are happening in real life.
Carnival of Souls
One of the most important independent horror films of the 1960s, the haunting Carnival of Souls follows a young woman who crashes her car and gets drawn to an abandoned carnival. The film was made on a budget of just $33,000, but went on to inspire filmmakers such as Night of the Living Dead's George Romero.
The Menu
Sometimes, fine dining isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In The Menu, a group of wealthy foodies travels to a remote island for dinner. But their night of luxury takes a turn when they discover they're all on the menu.
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Halloween Kills
Halloween Kills, the twelfth installment in the Halloween franchise, sees serial killer Michael Myers return to the big screen in David Gordon Green's popular new trilogy. Jamie Lee Curtis returns as well—and the next installment in the series is set for an October 2022 release date.
House
Celebrated for its fantastical, wacky plot, House is a Japanese supernatural horror film about seven schoolgirls who become trapped in a haunted country home determined to devour them one by one.
The Blair Witch Project
Three young film students travel to the woods in Maryland to uncover the secrets of the Blair Witch, a local legend that haunts the area. A seminal found footage classic, The Blair Witch Project purports itself as the only video found a year after the students disappeared.
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Night of the Living Dead
The zombie film that started it all. Night of the Living Dead introduced the world to the monstrous slow-walking, undead flesh-eaters, creating an entirely new genre of horror filmmaking. This independent classic not only led to six sequels but has also been celebrated for its casting of Duane Jones—then an unknown stage actor—when it was notoriously difficult for Black men to secure leading, heroic roles.
Kwaidan
Kwaidan features four vignettes of Japanese horror folklore, including a vengeful wife left for dead, a snow demon, a blind musician who can communicate with the deceased, and a strange phenomenon in which people become trapped in cups of tea.
Old
A group of vacationers gets trapped on a mysterious beach that forces them to age rapidly in this M. Night Shyamalan thriller with a controversial twist and polarizing critical response. All par for the course when it comes to this creator.
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The Night House
After a woman's husband commits suicide at their lakeside home, she starts discovering dark secrets he left behind, including a revered floor plan, occult books, and photos of strange women who look just like her.
American Psycho
Christian Bale excels as Patrick Bateman, a New York investment banker turned serial killer who juggles macho-corporate competition from fellow employees at work with senseless rage and murder.
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